Joe Baroudi has over 20 years of global experience as an executive for IT, data analytics and SAAS companies. He is currently Board Director and CEO of NTT’s Global Communications Lifecycle Management (CLM) division, a SaaS-based data analytics company with over 170 employees on 3 continents. As CEO he increased profitability by 149% and drove CAGR by 106%. Joe led CLM’s post-merger integration, rebranding, and innovative transformation into new technology segments including digital twins, AI and ML. Prior to his role as CEO, he served as Strategy Executive and VP of Marketing, leading the transformation of Dimension Data’s $1B Americas business unit from a technology centric company to a service organization. In addition, he has experience leading Sales, Consulting, Product Management, Supply Chain and Finance teams across multiple organizations.
Joe also contributes time to supporting charities and early-stage companies. He currently sits as Trustee of a philanthropic foundation focused on promoting scientific programs and education, and he provides advisory services as Chairman of the Gambit Holdings’ Board, a social media and wearable technology focused company.
Joe earned a Master of Business Administration and a Bachelor of Science in Economics from George Mason University. In his spare time, he enjoys running marathons, cycling, and travel.